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The Hawaiian Stand Off: A Teachable Moment.By J. JohnsonWhile watching with earnest about the happenings on Maui since August 8, 2023, a ran across a YouTube video of a man I believe named Eric West, who has been documenting actions there ever since. This video in question was a live stream where he and his son (I believe) ended up in a law enforcement matter that thankfully ended peacefully. During this standoff, Eric tried to assert his rights to film on a public road at or near Lahaina against the wishes of law enforcement. This was a teachable moment, and...

Gonzalo Lira, and American who has spent months in a Ukrainian jail is reported making his escape from that country. Here is his story - in his own words: 1/3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW274f8s-ws&pp=ygUhaSdtIGFib3V0IHRvIGNyb3NzIHRoZSBib3JkZXIgMi8z 2/3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuvY9l0ShhA&pp=ygUhaSdtIGFib3V0IHRvIGNyb3NzIHRoZSBib3JkZXIgMi8z 3/3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jUa45UcOvE&pp=ygUhaSdtIGFib3V0IHRvIGNyb3NzIHRoZSBib3JkZXIgMi8z

Just a note that I'm starting to see certain folks who did routine live-streaming to have suddenly vanished from both you tube and rumble with no explanation so far. What they had in common was their [I'll just say] alternative reporting of the the actions taking place in Ukraine and around Taiwan. Without naming names (and starting FR-type drama): One was supposed be back on air 4/7. it's been 5 days, and I've seen nothing on the socials from that cute couple. One has become to spotty, understanding that he's overseas. But figured from his wherebouts we'd at least get...

Before We Storm The Gallows… By J. Johnson Despite years of attacks he's leading in the polls. Then they said he can get back on YouTube. Then he's allowed back on Facebook. And oh, by the way, we’ll be arresting him Tuesday. As many may prepare for "The Great Protest”, forgive my head scratching for thinking something is very wrong with this picture. As expected, many are warning would-be protesters to be aware not to get caught into a trap, but from a wider viewpoint it may appear that a trap has already been sprung. So we are called to...

Let me see if I’m getting this straight… We now have banks failing to the tune of hundreds of billions, while we borrow to spend untold billions to protect another nation’s border (and their pensions), while thousands bum-rush our own southern border daily. Wealthy nations moving away from the dollar, while wealthy investors’ fund are protected (and we pay for it). All this while still being mandated in some circles to take a chemical that is proven to have adverse side- affects; with no investigations on numerous ‘incidents’ happening to our infrastructure, holding political prisoners, open threats to media who...

This looks like an actual projector pointed at the US embassy in Moscow. I'm open to opinion so is this real?

OAKWOOD, Ohio — Several people were injured in an explosion and fire at an Oakwood manufacturing plant Monday afternoon, witnesses say.

The NFL announced today that the Week 17 Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals game will not be resumed and has been cancelled. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell informed all clubs of his decision earlier today, after speaking with the Bills, the Bengals and NFL Players Association leadership.

[Note: for those who could care less about the NFL or football in general in this forum, you can skip this thread] Oh, to be in the board room of the National Football League right now. All thought are on the player Damar Hamlin. Our thoughts and prayers go out, and this Bills fan has been receiving support from around the country from friends and family. But with that said, it’s going to be asked: What to do with the rest of the NFL season? [Full disclosure: Bills fan for 43 years] The complications are manifested by the importance of...

While shopping at our local food grocer, wagons noticed that the egg price has jumped nearly $2 per dozen. Understand that we had a supply chain interruption with the recent storm, but I'm wondering is anyone else noticing this in there.?

Notes from Erie County (Buffalo) New from 10:00 AM (12/28/2022): First, allow me to set the stage for non-locals: Two Press Conferences. First by Erie County executive Mark Polencars (D-White Guy), then by Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown (D-Black Guy; looks great in a suit). See where this is going? Temps are rising. Both in the weather and the political halls of power. Death count now 35 and climbing (most in city of Buffalo - 26)Suburbs are open; city is not (that should tell you something – more on that later)Buffalo-Niagara Airport is back upBus and Rail up with limited service.The...

A quick update from my drive into the city of Buffalo New York… 12/27/2022 - approx 12:00 - 2:30 pm As most areas north of the city are back open, there is still a travel ban in the city of Buffalo. So I headed south to deliver needed supplies to my son. He is about ½ mile from a supermarket that is currently unreachable from his residence. Their cars are blocked by snow. Yes, there is a travel ban in the city, but cars are moving everywhere, but very slowly. I passed one of Buffalo’s finest traveling in the opposite...

Buffalo, NY: 1977 vs 2022 (A Tale of Two Blizzards)Observations by J. JohnsonUp early this morning, thankful that we still have electricity, I’d like to compare the 2 major events that have happened in this area in these 2 very difficult years. One was long ago. The other – still on going. Perhaps this can also be a teachable moment for many – including some political nay-sayers out there.(Note: Having Google Maps handy to follow along with this story may help)1977: Sent home early from school. The storm began as I got off the bus on Jefferson & Delavan Ave....

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while...

Oh, nothing. look looking and the dusting on snow on the ground, preparing for a long day at the office (next to bedroom). Remember, whatever it is: You got this. The Lord watches over you - and all of us. It's just another day; just another fraction of eternity. We work to live. we do not live to work. Busy just makes the day go faster. Hope you have a blessed day. my $0.02 for the day, jimjohn - OUT.

The lesson of November 8, 2022: No one man can save you.The lesson of November 10, 2022: Neither can the other guy.My evidence may seem anecdotal, but here’s my story. Again, class is in session, folks…It was a grueling 8.5 hour drive back through NYC traffic just to log 15.5 hours working the polls in purple state New Hampshire (home of the Free State project). The polls are tight. The signs were in all the yards and on the streets everywhere. The expectation was that it would be “Red-Wave”. But this poll worker had his hopes dashed on that fantasy...

LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Russia's Gazprom (GAZP.MM) said on Monday that gas had stopped leaking from three ruptured Nord Stream gas lines under the Baltic, and that it might be possible to resume pumping through the remaining single line.

“..Let me answer his question. Let me be clear: The United States categorically denies any involvement in this incident, and we reject any assertions saying the contrary…” - U.S. deputy ambassador Richard Mills (9/30/2022).Well, that took long enough and the finger pointing continues. Soon as word got out that high explosives were used to destroy Nordstream 1 & 2, NATO nations were quick to point the finger eastward towards global enemy #1 – Vladimir Putin; citing less evidence than there was for proving election fraud in the 2020 election. In fact, all the allegations from the west so far are...

OTTAWA — The federal government is removing all remaining COVID-19 related travel measures, ending masks on planes, vaccine mandates and the mandatory use of the ArriveCan app.

I heard a commenter on Fernando & Matt's show Sunday there were rumors of fake calls going out around the country about active shooters at school. But late Sunday evening, without my brining it up, I overheard a visiting family member from TN say they their school (in the Nashville area) were getting similar reports. Question: Is this more than just a rumor? Have you folks been hearing the same reports in your local communities?